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Planned upgrade works are taking place between Peterborough and Doncaster on Sunday 18 October.

While work takes place, LNER will run an hourly service each way between Scotland and London King’s Cross, and one service every two hours each way between Leeds and London King’s Cross. These services will use a diversionary route between Peterborough and Doncaster, extending journey times.

Rail replacement coaches will operate in both directions between Doncaster, Retford, Newark Northgate, Grantham and Peterborough and will connect with LNER train services at Peterborough and Doncaster. For details of rail replacement locations at each station, please see our rail replacement page.

In addition:

• There will be no LNER services to or from Lincoln. Rail replacement coaches will operate in both directions between Peterborough, Grantham and Lincoln, connecting with LNER train services at Peterborough.

• There will be no LNER services to or from Bradford Forster Square, Harrogate, Hull or Skipton.

For a map of the works, please see here.

We recommend planning ahead and allowing extra time if you are travelling on this date.

On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October, planned industrial action by employees at our catering partner may see some changes to the complimentary First Class offer on some services.

Our onboard teams will be able to advise of the options available when you board the train and you can also view our amended First Class menu here. Should our complimentary offer change significantly, we’ll do everything possible to let you know about this before you travel. You can check for the latest updates using the dropdowns below and the information screens at the station.

Catering in Standard Class from our Café Bar will be available.

We’re continuing to work with our partner and thank you for your understanding.

Last Updated: Tuesday 1 September at 15.30

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is currently operating a reduced Intercity timetable to and from London St Pancras. Customers affected by EMR cancellations as a result of this timetable reduction can use their tickets on alternative EMR services or claim a refund from their original point of purchase if they no longer wish to travel.

To further support EMR customers at this time, tickets for cancelled EMR Intercity services can also be used on LNER trains in Standard Class* from either Doncaster or Grantham to London King’s Cross, in both directions.

For EMR Intercity customers booked to start their journey in Sheffield, tickets will be accepted on Northern and TransPennine Express services to Doncaster if your booked EMR service is cancelled. Customers can then use their EMR ticket on LNER services to London King’s Cross.

Travelling with LNER:

• To locate available seating, EMR customers should use the seat reservation display screens inside the train. Seats with a green light marked “Available” are unreserved. Please note, it is possible for LNER customers to book unreserved seats after a train has departed from its origin station. If this occurs, you may be required to find an alternative available seat.

• During busy periods, EMR customers may be advised by LNER colleagues to travel on a later, quieter service for a more comfortable journey.

• *EMR tickets can only be used in LNER Standard Class. This includes EMR First Class tickets.

For the latest advice and updates from EMR regarding their timetable, please visit their website here.